Police have vowed to continue their fight against callous criminals who exploit Scotland’s most vulnerable in a bid to flood communities with drugs.
Officers have seen a rise in ‘County Lines’ activity where children and vulnerable adults are recruited by dealers to distribute their drugs across the country.
The heartless criminals often set up a temporary base by conning their way into a person’s home - known as ‘cuckooing’ - before moving onto their next victim a short time later.
They set up a single phone line for users to order drugs before using their exploited mules to carry their illicit substances into local communities.
Police in Ayrshire have declared war on drug dealers in their area and have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Chief Inspector Brian Shaw, Area Commander for North Ayrshire said: “Local people have consistently told us that drug dealing and drugs misuse is a major concern to them, and support from members of the public is absolutely vital to our work.
“Just this week, Ayrshire Division’s Proactive Crime Team searched a property under a Sheriff Search Warrant at Morrison Court, Stevenston, resulting in the arrest of 3 people, 2 men aged 25 & 21 and a 20 year old woman all from Liverpool and the seizure of a significant quantity of a Class A controlled drugs.
“I would like to thank our communities for their continued support in tackling the issues around drug dealing.
“The operation this week demonstrates our commitment to act on the information we receive and I would encourage anyone with information regarding drug dealing or other suspicious activity to please contact us.”
Police Scotland, and the locality policing teams can be contacted by dialling ‘101’, or in an emergency by dialling ‘999’.
Information can also be provided via the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.
